Several of our members/staff/constituents were mentioned/quoted in the following article from Sunday’s Edition of the Journal News: Schumer visa plan: A new path for Irish immigrants: Senate bill, Schumer visa plan would give many a better chance at living and working in the U.S.
The online registration for DV-2014 began October 2, 2012 and concluded on November 3, 2012. Entrants who completed online DV-2014 entries can check the status of their entries by returning to the website at http://www.dvlottery.state.gov starting at noon (EDT) on May 1, 2013.
Even if you are not selected on May 1, 2013, you should keep your confirmation number until at least June 30, 2014. The Department of State may select more DV-2014 entries on or around October 1, 2013.
Entry Status Check will be the ONLY means by which DV lottery winners/selectees will be notified of their selection for DV-2014. Additionally, Entry Status Check will provide successful selectees with instructions on how to proceed with their application and provide the date and time of the immigrant visa appointment.
The Kentucky Consular Center no longer mails notification letters and does not use email to notify DV entrants of their selection in the DV program. Review the DV Program 2014 Instructions “Selection of Applicants” section, which provides detailed information about the DV process.
If you have been selected for further processing in the Diversity Visa program, after you receive instructions, you will need to demonstrate you are eligible for a diversity immigrant visa by successfully completing the next steps. When requested to do so by the Kentucky Consular Center, you will need to complete an immigrant visa application, submit required documents and forms, pay required fees, complete a medical examination, and then next be interviewed by a consular officer at the U.S. embassy or consulate to demonstrate you qualify for a diversity visa. Please note that the Kentucky Consular Center will provide application information online ONLY through the Entrant Status Check on the E-DV website www.dvlottery.state.gov.
It is expected that the next application period for the DV Lottery (DV-2015) will be between October and December this year. Official dates, rules and eligible countries should be announced by late September. For more information, go to the official US State Department website at www.dvlottery.state.gov. You may also contact our office in the early fall for more information and assistance to complete another application. Be aware that the application for the DV lottery is free and you do not need to pay any agency to enter.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 – Today a long awaited comprehensive immigration reform bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate. The Emerald Isle Immigration Center welcomes the approach taken to fix many of the broken aspects of the current immigration system and urges all of our friends and supporters to act in support of reform, as there will be a long road to travel before this bill gets passed and becomes law. We thank all the members of the U.S. Senate and their staff for getting the process started.
Over the next few weeks as the bill is reviewed, discussed and debated it is important for everyone to contact your Senators and support the bill to ensure that the key components remain intact.
You can submit your own personal testimony by email to info@judiciary-dem.senate.gov
The Senate Judiciary committee will be holding two hearings on the bill on Friday and Monday. The Friday hearing can be viewed here.
At this time it is very important to note that no new law has been passed and immigration reform has not happened yet. No one is currently eligible to apply for any benefits under this bill. Beware of scams that say that there is a new law.
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